Relay vs StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)
Side-by-side comparison of Relay (Relay Robotics) and StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) (Vford Technology (Yangzhou) Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RelayUnited States
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)China
Year First Available
- Relay2014
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
Verified Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Relay$26,000 USD
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Relay16 hrs
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)4 hrs
Availability Status
- RelayACTIVE
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)ACTIVE
Physical
Compartment Type
- Relayhybrid
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Relaylidar slam,vision
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)lidar slam,vision,hybrid
Power
Battery Runtime
- Relay16 hrs
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)4 hrs
Charge Time
- Relay—
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)4 hrs
Auto Docking
- RelayYes
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
Integration
Elevator API
- RelayYes
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
Floor Compatibility
- Relayhard floor,carpet
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Relay$26,000 USD
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)Contact for quote
Warranty
- Relay—
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $26,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 16 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Compartment Type (values differ) | hybrid | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 16 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,carpet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $26,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Robot Weight, Dimensions, Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Relay | StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $26,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 6.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $224,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +862% | — |
StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Relay and StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)?
Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US. StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) is made by Vford Technology (Yangzhou) Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Relay and StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) compare on the Robo Score?
Relay scores 63.8 on the Robo Score. StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) scores 39.2. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Relay and StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Delivery on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Relay and StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures.
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About this comparison
Relay vs StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) compares two robots in the delivery category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.